Turkish Lamb and Eggplant Stew (Patlıcan Kebabı)

Turkish Lamb and Eggplant Stew (Patlıcan Kebabı)

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 800 g lamb shoulder, cut into 2cm cubes
  • 2 large eggplants, cubed
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 300 ml lamb or vegetable stock
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat 50ml olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season lamb with salt and pepper, then brown the meat in batches until golden on all sides (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
  2. 2
    In the same pot, add remaining oil and sauté diced onion and garlic until softened (3-4 minutes). Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add cubed eggplant to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped tomatoes, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes, mixing well.
  4. 4
    Return the browned lamb to the pot along with bay leaves. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 60-70 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lamb is very tender and eggplant is completely soft.
  6. 6
    Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
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